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Kashaya Basti is the cleansing decoction-based enema in Panchakarma. Learn about its composition, classical indications for Vata disorders, procedure steps, and how it differs from oil enema.
Kashaya Dhara pours warm herbal decoctions over the body to reduce Kapha and Pitta in skin, musculoskeletal, and fever conditions. Learn about indications, preparations, and procedure.
Kati Vasti pools warm medicated oil over the lumbar spine to treat lower back pain, disc disorders, and lumbar spondylosis. Learn about the procedure, clinical evidence, and oil selection.
Ksheera Dhara pours warm medicated milk continuously over the body to pacify Pitta, treat neurological conditions, and manage skin diseases. Learn about preparations, indications, and benefits.
Leech therapy (Jalaukavacharana) is an Ayurvedic bloodletting procedure for skin diseases, varicose veins, and blood purification. Learn about medicinal leech compounds, indications, and safety.
Lepam applies medicated herbal pastes topically to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and pain. Learn about classical formulations, indications, application technique, and therapeutic benefits.
Marma therapy stimulates 107 vital energy points in the body to restore Prana flow, relieve pain, and balance doshas. Learn about classical Marma anatomy, treatment techniques, and applications.
Matra Basti is a small-dose medicated oil enema safe for daily use to manage Vata. Learn about its classical protocol, the difference from full Basti courses, and applications for chronic conditions.
Mukha Lepam applies medicated herbal pastes to the face for skin brightening, acne, anti-aging, and complexion enhancement. Learn about classical formulations and skin-specific applications.
Muthira Kizhi uses horse gram boluses for reducing Kapha, treating edema, obesity, and musculoskeletal disorders. Learn about its preparation, indications, and clinical applications.
Mutta Kizhi uses warm egg boluses for treating musculoskeletal pain, neuromuscular conditions, and Vata disorders. Learn about its preparation, mechanism, and clinical indications.
Naranga Kizhi uses lemon and herbal boluses heated in medicated oil to relieve arthritis, muscle pain, and inflammatory conditions. Learn about preparation, indications, and therapeutic actions.
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